Is Bone Grafting Done Immediately After the Infected Tooth is Extracted?

I had a consultation with a periodontist and I will be extracting the infected tooth soon. I have not been prescribed anything for the infection and he has not mentioned anything about the bone graft being done at a later date. I'm curious how other professionals proceed in this type of situation. I had a perforation that resulted in some bone loss and a pimple on my gums which I'm guessing is an infection. I will be getting an implant once it all heals.

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Bone Grafting After Tooth Extraction

It depends on a few things and the intent of the grafting procedure. If it is to maintain the width of bone from the extracted area for future implant placement, the area can be adequately cleaned and graft material placed. It is typical to wait longer before placing an implant in this situation however. If the intent is to create additional width of bone, usually the area should heal first. There are alot of different opinions on this subject, but if the periodontist... more

Bone Grafting After Extraction For Implant

Every Situation is different. Every surgeon has their comfort zone as well. Infection in the extraction site is not a definitive contraindication for delayed bone graft. I routinely graft the socket of extracted teeth even if there is some infection present. The extraction site is prepared appropriately removing all infection until clean, the socket is then grafted using bone and an appropriate membrane if necessary. The 'Pimple" you describe could mean there is... more

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Bone Graft after extraction

Typically we wait 4 months or so for everything to clear up before placement of bone graft or implant. Good luck.

Bone Grafting After Extracting an Infected Tooth

If there is active infection the day of the extraction, then you will NOT be able to have grafting done the same day. I would imagine the periodontist or oral surgeon would want you to be on antibiotics at least 3 or 4 days prior to the extraction. Ask your surgeon these questions.

Bone graft in infected extraction site

Generally the area is cleaned out and the graft is placed at the same visit. However the placement of an implant at the same visit is questionable based upon the severity of the infection and amount of bone loss.